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- This invention relates to the use of fluoropolymers and methods of applying fluoropolymers in making components for optical applications.
- the invention relates to copolymer compositions and methods for micromolding and microcontact lithographic printing.
- optical interconnects have been used in backplane interconnections, board to board interconnections, clock distribution, and a variety of other applications.
- lithographic processes have been used because such processes are generally suitable for mass production, are usually insensitive to the polymer selection, and are of relatively low cost. Molding processes have in the past relied on micro-fabrication by traditional lithography.
- a silicon master is fabricated.
- a mold is made or replicated from the silicon master.
- a transferring process is used to transfer or stamp the replication of the mold by micro-contact printing onto a polymeric material.
- master fabrication a two step baking process of a thick photoresist is used.
- a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) lastomer which is a type of silicone rubber, is used as the mold. Then a polymer material is replicated from the mold to produce a polymeric optical wave which is useful for a variety of applications.
- PDMS polydimethylsiloxane
- a process for producing polymeric optical wave guides without first preparing a mold would be desirable.
- physical properties of the polymer used in the processes are very important to the success of the process itself, and to the performance of the optical device in terms of its refractive index.
- PFCB perfluorocyclobutane
- the invention comprises compositions and methods of application of compounds which include fluoropolymer-s consisting of alternating, perfluorocyclobutane and aryl ether linkages. These compositions possess the mechanical, thermal and structural properties and the desired optical clarity required for the manufacture of optical waveguides and the like.
- the fluoropolymer may be used both as a reinforcing component and as an optical signal carrier in a structural polymer matrix composite.
- Such composites may provide fully integrated high speed data transmission mediums with switching and routing capabilities.
- Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers containing perfluorocyclobutane (PFCB) and arylene ether linkages provide high performance and a multi-functional polymer.
- PFCB segments may provide improved dielectric insulation, optical clarity, visible and near infrared wavelengths, increased solubility, melt processability and other valuable properties.
- a co-polymer which comprises a poly-aryl ether with perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) linkages comprising a chain polymer having the formula:
- z is generally greater than or equal to 2
- the Ar and Ar′ group comprises a substituted or non-substituted aryl which is capable of forming a suitable polymer of both linear thermoplastic and thermosetting types.
- the aryl group includes multiple aromatic rings attached to the PFCB polymer. For example, any one or more of the following aryl groups may be provided
- a polymer which is prepared from a trifluorovinyl aromatic ether (TVE).
- TVE trifluorovinyl aromatic ether
- Trifluorovinyl aromatic ether monomer precursors are traditionally prepared in two high yielding steps from commercially available phenolic precursors such as, for example, tris (hydroxyphenyl) ethane, biphenol, bishydroxyphenyl fluorene, or other compounds.
- phenolic precursors such as, for example, tris (hydroxyphenyl) ethane, biphenol, bishydroxyphenyl fluorene, or other compounds.
- Partially inorganic monomers containing siloxane and phosphine oxide groups have also been synthesized using an intermediate strategy involving delivery of a TFVE group intact via Grignard and organo-lithium chemistry.
- the invention further comprises a method of making a PFCB polymer film which comprises the steps of providing a silicon master, replicating a PFCB polymer directly from the silicon master, and then curing the polymer.
- the replicating step comprises applying a PFCB liquid polymer into the silicon master.
- the replicating step comprises providing an oligomer or a co-oligomer onto the silicon master.
- a diffraction device or an optical waveguide may be prepared in which the ridges of the diffraction device are spaced less than 50 ⁇ m apart.
- an optical device may be prepared using the method in which the ridges of the diffraction device are spaced less than 25 ⁇ m apart.
- the ridges of the diffraction grating or device may be spaced less than 1 ⁇ m apart, and in other embodiments as little as 0.5 ⁇ m apart.
- a method of making a PFCB polymer film or copolymer for variable optical properties, e.g. refractive index comprises providing a silicon master, replicating a mold from the silicon master, replicating a PFCB polymer from the mold by providing uncured components into the mold, and then curing the components to form a polymer product.
- Polymers with a wide range of mechanical, thermal and optical properties may be obtained using the above referenced chemistry.
- the refractive indices of the homopolymers or the co-polymers may be provided exactly as designed by careful regulation of monomer choice.
- the refractive index as a function of wavelength can be precisely controlled.
- the invention is capable of providing well defined cyclopolymerization mechanisms using PFCB to prepare polymers with tunable thermal and optical properties. For example, random amorphous co-polymers with variable refractive indices, glass transition temperatures, and long term thermal stability above 350° C. may be prepared by correct choice of a co-monomer composition.
- Co-polymers may be prepared by simple melt mixing of variable composition monomer mixtures and heating under appropriate conditions. Using the invention, it is possible under some conditions to provide for precise control of refractive index by the choice of co-monomer which is used. Thus, the thermal cyclopolymerization of aromatic trifluorovinyl ether monomers to perfluorocyclobutane polymers and co-polymers affords high temperature, low transmission loss, and variable refractive index for use in optical telecommunication devices and the like.
- FIG. 1 is an illustration of the micro-fabrication accomplished in the prior art processes using micro-contact printing
- FIG. 1A shows conventional non-photolithographic methods for device fabrication
- FIG. 2 shows a typical perfluorocyclobutane (PFCB) linkage
- FIG. 3 depicts groups that may be substituted in a poly-aryl ether having perfluorocyclobutyl linkages of FIGS. 3 A-G, wherein the Ar groups would be substituted onto the linkage shown in FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 shows the refractive indices of several PFCB homo and copolymers as a function of wavelength, including particularly the aryl groups shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3 C and mixtures thereof;
- FIG. 5 shows a negative mold free microfabrication technique for sub-micro printed PFCB films;
- FIG. 6 illustrates the surface topography and a cross sectional view of the PFCB diffraction grating
- FIG. 7 shows a UW/Vis/NIR transmission response of a PFCB grating in comparison with a PFCB thin film
- FIG. 8 shows a UV/Vis reflectance response of a PFCB grating at several different viewing angles as shown in the inset.
- FIG. 9 is a flow schematic showing by way of overview processes that may be used in the present invention.
- Poly-aryl ethers containing perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) linkages are viable candidates for optical and opto-electronic applications due in part to their wide range of complementary properties.
- the properties of such compounds include excellent thermal and thermo-oxidative stability, high T g , low moisture absorption, low dielectric constant, variable refractive index, and desirable melt and solution processability.
- poly-aryl ethers containing PFCB linkages are among the few known optical polymers to possess low attenuation losses in the technologically important 1,550 and 1300 nm region.
- FIG. 1 shows a simplified schematic of prior art processes for soft lithography microfabrication 20 which begins with a silicon master 21 .
- a PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) layer 22 is applied as a liquid to the silicon master 21 and allowed to harden. Then, the replicated PDMS layer is removed from the silicon master. The PDMS layer then is used to replicate a PFCB (perfluorocyclobutane) polymer structure 23 .
- PFCB perfluorocyclobutane
- FIG. 1 A shows a schematic diagram showing conventional (prior art) non-photolithographic processing method 25 which employs micromolding in capillaries (MIMIC) 26 and microcontact printing ( ⁇ CP) 27 .
- MIMIC micromolding in capillaries
- ⁇ CP microcontact printing
- the MIMIC process provides a polymer melt on the surface of the silicon master 26 , followed by hardening into a substrate 29 .
- processes employing microcontact printing use a standard replication, as shown at the right side of the FIG. 1A.
- PFCB polymers are prepared from trifluorovinyl aromatic ether monomers via a free radical mediated thermal co-polymerization mechanism as shown in FIG. 2.
- a representative example of some of the groups that may be included and used as the Ar group as shown in FIG. 2 are included in FIGS. 3 A- 3 G.
- a variety of monomers may be used to produce the PFCB polymers, however, the monomers shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and BC have been studied in some detail pursuant to work done in connection with this invention.
- Bis-and tris-functionalized TVE monomers polymerize to form linear or network polymers respectively with unique optical, thermal and mechanical properties. Furthermore, accurate controls over the polymer properties may be achieved by co-polymerization.
- the PFCB polymer shown in FIG. 3B is suitable for task specific photonic and opto-electronic applications. Discussions of remaining Figures are presented below in connection with the Example.
- TVE monomers were melt or solution polymerized either in-situ or ex-situ during micro-fabrication at 150-160° C. under inert condition.
- FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3 C Polymers shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3 C have been used for optical applications.
- Bis and tris functionalized TVE monomers polymerize to form linear or network polymers respectively with unique optical, thermal and mechanical properties. Accurate control over polymer properties can be achieved by copolymerization.
- Microscopic and submicroscopic device suitable patterns of PFCB polymers and copolymers may be employed which do not involve photolithography but rely upon photolithographically generated silicon masters for rapid replication of PFCB based microstructures, as further shown in FIG. 5.
- the grating pattern was transferred onto the silicon substrate by reactive ion etching (RIE) with CHF 3 /SF 6 gaseous mix.
- RIE reactive ion etching
- Transmission spectra were collected on a Shimadzu UV3101 spectrophotometer and reflectance data was obtained using a Gretag Macbeth CE741 goniospectrometer.
- PFCB polymers can be prepared neat or in solution at temperatures in excess of 160° C. and do not require initiators or catalysts.
- the polymerization proceeds via a thermally activated cyclodimerization process as shown in FIG. 2.
- the cycloaddition polymerization follows classical step growth kinetics as shown earlier.
- the polymers can be advanced to precisely controlled viscosity, molecular weight and dispersity by simple heating.
- the bifunctional TVE monomers yield linear polymers with M n ⁇ 80,000 whereas trifunctional monomers can be melt advanced to branched pre-networks and processed prior to final cure.
- T g 120-350° C.
- the adaptability of PFCB polymers for optical applications can be further demonstrated by their low visible/NIR loss characteristics and variable refractive indices achieved from random copolymers by simply controlling the co-monomer composition as shown in FIG. 4.
- the wavelength is plotted against the refractive index for compounds shown as FIG. 3A, 3B, 3 C and also for co-polymerized compounds 3 A/ 3 B and 3 C/ 3 B.
- PFCB replicas may be generated by directly molding the polymer against silicon masters as shown schematically.
- a negative mold free micromolding process 32 is shown with silicon master 33 subjected to solution melt casting.
- a PFCB polymer 34 is applied to the silicon master 33 , and following evaporation or cure, a PFCB polymer is produced.
- PFCB polymers provide low interfacial surface energy, the replicated structures can be easily lifted off from the master without irreversible adhesion or defects.
- Homopolymers or copolymers can be melt or solution cast onto the silicon masters containing 0.5 mm features.
- the lift-off process is simplified to a large extent by solution-casting due to the plasticizing effect of the solvent which can be subsequently removed by vacuum drying.
- Diffraction grating 36 is shown with ridges 37 shown in the Figure with the distance between each ridge of about 1.0 ⁇ m. In some applications, the ridges may be further apart, as much as 10-20 ⁇ m, or even as great at 30-49 ⁇ m apart. In some applications, the ridges may be as small as 0.5 ⁇ m or less in spaced relation to each other. However, this resolution is still significantly better than most prior art processes.
- FIG. 7 shows the UV/Vis/NIR transmission profile of a PFCB diffraction grating in comparison with a PFCB planar film.
- a peak at 500 nm is observed due to the attenuation caused by the 500 nm spacing of the grating.
- a second order diffraction peak at 1000 nm is also evident.
- the observed peaks are broader than expected because of sample curvature and/or finite beam size effects, which most likely accessed a range of incident angles.
- the UV/Vis reflectance measurement show well-defined peaks covering the entire spectrum for several incident angles as indicated in FIG. 8.
- the “negative mold-free” technique highlighted in this process demonstrates feature reproduction at submicron scales. Refractive indices of PFCB polymers can be precisely controlled making them suitable for optical and opto-electronic applications. These polymers can also be micro-patterned with 0.5 mm features using soft-lithographic techniques. A novel “negative mold-free” technique also simplifies the fabrication process by eliminating several steps from the conventional methods and produces free standing PFCB micro-structures.
- FIG. 9 shows several applications of the invention.
- a monomer may be reacted to an ologomer, and further to a polymer or copolymer. Any one of these may be used in micromolding an optical device.
- a monomer may be introduced onto a silicon master, and allowed to cure while resident on the master.
- an ologomer may be introduced onto a master, and treated in much the same way.
- a fully polymerized material in liquid form may be applied to a silicon master, and hardened. Micromolding is followed by curing the polymer, and formation of a thermoplastic or thermoset micromolded product.
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Fluoropolymers consisting of alternating perfluorocyclobutane and aryl ether linkages possess suitable properties for optical waveguides and other devices using refractive properties of the polymers. Perfluorocyclobutane (PFCB) polymers having aryl groups alternating on an ether chain have shown useful physical properties for optical waveguide applications. Processes for micromolding such polymeric films by replicating a pattern or image directly from a silicon master, rather than from a polydimethyl siloxane (PDMS) mold, are disclosed.
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- This invention relates to the use of fluoropolymers and methods of applying fluoropolymers in making components for optical applications. In particular, the invention relates to copolymer compositions and methods for micromolding and microcontact lithographic printing.
- Polymeric large core waveguides for optical interconnects have been fabricated using rubber molding processes. Large core waveguides are prepared using photoresist patterning processes in a master fabrication procedure.
- In the electronics and optical fabrication technologies, optical interconnects have been used in backplane interconnections, board to board interconnections, clock distribution, and a variety of other applications. In particular, lithographic processes have been used because such processes are generally suitable for mass production, are usually insensitive to the polymer selection, and are of relatively low cost. Molding processes have in the past relied on micro-fabrication by traditional lithography.
- More recently, “soft lithographic” techniques have been used to microfabricate an assortment of structures. The micromolding procedure usually involves at least three steps. First, a silicon master is fabricated. Next, a mold is made or replicated from the silicon master. Finally, a transferring process is used to transfer or stamp the replication of the mold by micro-contact printing onto a polymeric material. In master fabrication, a two step baking process of a thick photoresist is used. A polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) lastomer, which is a type of silicone rubber, is used as the mold. Then a polymer material is replicated from the mold to produce a polymeric optical wave which is useful for a variety of applications.
- A process for producing polymeric optical wave guides without first preparing a mold would be desirable. However, in practice it has been recognized that physical properties of the polymer used in the processes are very important to the success of the process itself, and to the performance of the optical device in terms of its refractive index.
- It has also been recognized in the industry that a need exists for polymeric optical devices which show a fine resolution, thereby enabling the manufacture of smaller components.
- At least one publication has recognized that perfluorocyclobutane (PFCB)-containing polymers may be used as a polymer in the fabrication of polymeric large core wave guides for optical interconnects using, a rubber molding process. Byung Tak Lee, et al. “Fabrication of Polymeric Large Core Wave Guides for Optical Interconnects Using a Rubber Molding Process”, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, Volume 12, Number 1 (January, 2000). However, this publication does not purport to analyze a full range of PFCB compounds to determine which specific compounds generate tunable optical (i.e. refractive index and Tg) performance in the process.
- Compounds that may be used to prepare a polymer which is capable of simplifying the process of replication while at the same time providing suitable optical and light transmitting qualities in a final optical device would be desirable. Furthermore, polymers that may be used in a higher resolution device which is capable of providing a diffraction pattern with a narrow line width would be desirable.
- The invention comprises compositions and methods of application of compounds which include fluoropolymer-s consisting of alternating, perfluorocyclobutane and aryl ether linkages. These compositions possess the mechanical, thermal and structural properties and the desired optical clarity required for the manufacture of optical waveguides and the like.
- In some applications of the invention, the fluoropolymer may be used both as a reinforcing component and as an optical signal carrier in a structural polymer matrix composite. Such composites may provide fully integrated high speed data transmission mediums with switching and routing capabilities. Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers containing perfluorocyclobutane (PFCB) and arylene ether linkages provide high performance and a multi-functional polymer. PFCB segments may provide improved dielectric insulation, optical clarity, visible and near infrared wavelengths, increased solubility, melt processability and other valuable properties.
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- In the above polymer, z is generally greater than or equal to 2, and the Ar and Ar′ group comprises a substituted or non-substituted aryl which is capable of forming a suitable polymer of both linear thermoplastic and thermosetting types. In some applications of the invention, the aryl group includes multiple aromatic rings attached to the PFCB polymer. For example, any one or more of the following aryl groups may be provided
- Of course, the above groups may be substituted with other alkyl or organic constituents on the one or more carbons, such as a carbon comprising the ring structure, and the above structures are provided by way of example and not by way of limitation.In some applications, a polymer is provided which is prepared from a trifluorovinyl aromatic ether (TVE). Trifluorovinyl aromatic ether monomer precursors are traditionally prepared in two high yielding steps from commercially available phenolic precursors such as, for example, tris (hydroxyphenyl) ethane, biphenol, bishydroxyphenyl fluorene, or other compounds. Partially inorganic monomers containing siloxane and phosphine oxide groups have also been synthesized using an intermediate strategy involving delivery of a TFVE group intact via Grignard and organo-lithium chemistry.
- The invention further comprises a method of making a PFCB polymer film which comprises the steps of providing a silicon master, replicating a PFCB polymer directly from the silicon master, and then curing the polymer. In some cases, the replicating step comprises applying a PFCB liquid polymer into the silicon master. In other applications, the replicating step comprises providing an oligomer or a co-oligomer onto the silicon master. In other applications of the invention, a diffraction device or an optical waveguide may be prepared in which the ridges of the diffraction device are spaced less than 50 μm apart. Further, an optical device may be prepared using the method in which the ridges of the diffraction device are spaced less than 25 μm apart. In other preferred embodiments, the ridges of the diffraction grating or device may be spaced less than 1 μm apart, and in other embodiments as little as 0.5 μm apart.
- A method of making a PFCB polymer film or copolymer for variable optical properties, e.g. refractive index is provided which comprises providing a silicon master, replicating a mold from the silicon master, replicating a PFCB polymer from the mold by providing uncured components into the mold, and then curing the components to form a polymer product.
- Polymers with a wide range of mechanical, thermal and optical properties may be obtained using the above referenced chemistry. In particular, the refractive indices of the homopolymers or the co-polymers may be provided exactly as designed by careful regulation of monomer choice. Thus the refractive index as a function of wavelength can be precisely controlled. The invention is capable of providing well defined cyclopolymerization mechanisms using PFCB to prepare polymers with tunable thermal and optical properties. For example, random amorphous co-polymers with variable refractive indices, glass transition temperatures, and long term thermal stability above 350° C. may be prepared by correct choice of a co-monomer composition. Co-polymers may be prepared by simple melt mixing of variable composition monomer mixtures and heating under appropriate conditions. Using the invention, it is possible under some conditions to provide for precise control of refractive index by the choice of co-monomer which is used. Thus, the thermal cyclopolymerization of aromatic trifluorovinyl ether monomers to perfluorocyclobutane polymers and co-polymers affords high temperature, low transmission loss, and variable refractive index for use in optical telecommunication devices and the like.
- A full and enabling disclosure of this invention, including the best mode shown to one of ordinary skill in the art, is set forth in this specification. The following Figures illustrate the invention:
- FIG. 1 is an illustration of the micro-fabrication accomplished in the prior art processes using micro-contact printing;
- FIG. 1A shows conventional non-photolithographic methods for device fabrication;
- FIG. 2 shows a typical perfluorocyclobutane (PFCB) linkage;
- FIG. 3 depicts groups that may be substituted in a poly-aryl ether having perfluorocyclobutyl linkages of FIGS.3A-G, wherein the Ar groups would be substituted onto the linkage shown in FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 shows the refractive indices of several PFCB homo and copolymers as a function of wavelength, including particularly the aryl groups shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and3C and mixtures thereof; FIG. 5 shows a negative mold free microfabrication technique for sub-micro printed PFCB films;
- FIG. 6 illustrates the surface topography and a cross sectional view of the PFCB diffraction grating;
- FIG. 7 shows a UW/Vis/NIR transmission response of a PFCB grating in comparison with a PFCB thin film;
- FIG. 8 shows a UV/Vis reflectance response of a PFCB grating at several different viewing angles as shown in the inset; and
- FIG. 9 is a flow schematic showing by way of overview processes that may be used in the present invention.
- Reference now will be made to the embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are set forth below. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the invention, not as a limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in this invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used on another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Other objects, features and aspects of the present invention are disclosed in or are obvious from the following detailed description. It is to be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present discussion is a description of exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended as limiting the broader aspects of the present invention, which broader aspects are embodied in the exemplary constructions. Poly-aryl ethers containing perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) linkages are viable candidates for optical and opto-electronic applications due in part to their wide range of complementary properties. The properties of such compounds include excellent thermal and thermo-oxidative stability, high Tg, low moisture absorption, low dielectric constant, variable refractive index, and desirable melt and solution processability. Furthermore, poly-aryl ethers containing PFCB linkages are among the few known optical polymers to possess low attenuation losses in the technologically important 1,550 and 1300 nm region.
- Turning now to the Figures, FIG. 1 shows a simplified schematic of prior art processes for
soft lithography microfabrication 20 which begins with asilicon master 21. A PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane)layer 22 is applied as a liquid to thesilicon master 21 and allowed to harden. Then, the replicated PDMS layer is removed from the silicon master. The PDMS layer then is used to replicate a PFCB (perfluorocyclobutane)polymer structure 23. - FIG. 1 A shows a schematic diagram showing conventional (prior art)
non-photolithographic processing method 25 which employs micromolding in capillaries (MIMIC) 26 and microcontact printing (μCP) 27. The MIMIC process provides a polymer melt on the surface of thesilicon master 26, followed by hardening into asubstrate 29. On the other hand, processes employing microcontact printing use a standard replication, as shown at the right side of the FIG. 1A. - PFCB polymers are prepared from trifluorovinyl aromatic ether monomers via a free radical mediated thermal co-polymerization mechanism as shown in FIG. 2. A representative example of some of the groups that may be included and used as the Ar group as shown in FIG. 2 are included in FIGS.3A-3G. A variety of monomers may be used to produce the PFCB polymers, however, the monomers shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and BC have been studied in some detail pursuant to work done in connection with this invention. Bis-and tris-functionalized TVE monomers polymerize to form linear or network polymers respectively with unique optical, thermal and mechanical properties. Furthermore, accurate controls over the polymer properties may be achieved by co-polymerization. For example, the PFCB polymer shown in FIG. 3B is suitable for task specific photonic and opto-electronic applications. Discussions of remaining Figures are presented below in connection with the Example.
- There are procedures that can be used to fabricate microscopic and submicroscopic device suitable patterns of PFCB polymers and copolymers. These procedures do not involve photo-lithography but instead rely upon photolithographically generated silicon masters for rapid replication of PFCB based microstructures. In addition, methods may be used which preclude the need for elastomeric negative molds for a more cost effective and reproducible prototype.
- Synthesis of TVE monomers has been performed. TVE monomers were melt or solution polymerized either in-situ or ex-situ during micro-fabrication at 150-160° C. under inert condition.
- Polymers shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and3C have been used for optical applications. Bis and tris functionalized TVE monomers polymerize to form linear or network polymers respectively with unique optical, thermal and mechanical properties. Accurate control over polymer properties can be achieved by copolymerization. Microscopic and submicroscopic device suitable patterns of PFCB polymers and copolymers may be employed which do not involve photolithography but rely upon photolithographically generated silicon masters for rapid replication of PFCB based microstructures, as further shown in FIG. 5. In addition, methods have been developed that preclude the need for elastomeric negative molds for more cost effective and reproducible prototypes, as further shown below.Refractive indices were measured using an Abbe Refractometer, modified to permit wavelength tuning. Scanning electron micrographs were obtained using a Hitachi S-4700 field emission microscope. Silicon master templates (diffraction gratings with 1 mm pitch in this case) were generated by first coating 75 mm diameter p-type <100> wafers with 1,1 mm thick Shipley S1811 photoresist followed by 2.8 second exposure in a contact aligner using 1 mm pitch chrome mask. After developing the photoresist, the grating pattern was transferred onto the silicon substrate by reactive ion etching (RIE) with CHF3/SF6 gaseous mix. Transmission spectra were collected on a Shimadzu UV3101 spectrophotometer and reflectance data was obtained using a Gretag Macbeth CE741 goniospectrometer.
- PFCB polymers can be prepared neat or in solution at temperatures in excess of 160° C. and do not require initiators or catalysts. The polymerization proceeds via a thermally activated cyclodimerization process as shown in FIG. 2. Although free-radical mediated, the cycloaddition polymerization follows classical step growth kinetics as shown earlier. The polymers can be advanced to precisely controlled viscosity, molecular weight and dispersity by simple heating. The bifunctional TVE monomers yield linear polymers with Mn≈80,000 whereas trifunctional monomers can be melt advanced to branched pre-networks and processed prior to final cure. PFCB materials, in general, possess excellent thermal (Tg=120-350° C.), mechanical and envirornmental properties providing long-term stability at 350° C. The adaptability of PFCB polymers for optical applications can be further demonstrated by their low visible/NIR loss characteristics and variable refractive indices achieved from random copolymers by simply controlling the co-monomer composition as shown in FIG. 4.
- In FIG. 4, the wavelength is plotted against the refractive index for compounds shown as FIG. 3A, 3B,3C and also for
co-polymerized compounds 3A/3B and 3C/3B. - Micro-contact printing (mCP) and micro-molding in capillaries (MIMIC), as shown in the prior art (FIG. 1A) both techniques work with PFCB polymers. However, surprisingly, it has been found that the PDMS negative-mold can be eliminated for PFCB polymers, greatly simplifying the process. Referring now to FIG. 5, PFCB replicas may be generated by directly molding the polymer against silicon masters as shown schematically. A negative mold
free micromolding process 32 is shown withsilicon master 33 subjected to solution melt casting. APFCB polymer 34 is applied to thesilicon master 33, and following evaporation or cure, a PFCB polymer is produced. - Since PFCB polymers provide low interfacial surface energy, the replicated structures can be easily lifted off from the master without irreversible adhesion or defects. Homopolymers or copolymers can be melt or solution cast onto the silicon masters containing 0.5 mm features. However, the lift-off process is simplified to a large extent by solution-casting due to the plasticizing effect of the solvent which can be subsequently removed by vacuum drying.
- The fabricated submicron PFCB gratings were examined by Scanning Electron Microscopy as shown in FIG. 6. The surface topography and spacing were found to be uniform over large surface areas without any noticeable defects or distortions.
Diffraction grating 36 is shown withridges 37 shown in the Figure with the distance between each ridge of about 1.0 μm. In some applications, the ridges may be further apart, as much as 10-20 μm, or even as great at 30-49 μm apart. In some applications, the ridges may be as small as 0.5 μm or less in spaced relation to each other. However, this resolution is still significantly better than most prior art processes. The cross-section (inset) shows artificial contortion due to ductile.“pull-out” of the sample. The grating performance was tested by measuring the optical response in the transmission and reflection geometries. FIG. 7 shows the UV/Vis/NIR transmission profile of a PFCB diffraction grating in comparison with a PFCB planar film. A peak at 500 nm is observed due to the attenuation caused by the 500 nm spacing of the grating. A second order diffraction peak at 1000 nm is also evident. The observed peaks are broader than expected because of sample curvature and/or finite beam size effects, which most likely accessed a range of incident angles. On the other hand the UV/Vis reflectance measurement show well-defined peaks covering the entire spectrum for several incident angles as indicated in FIG. 8. - The “negative mold-free” technique highlighted in this process demonstrates feature reproduction at submicron scales. Refractive indices of PFCB polymers can be precisely controlled making them suitable for optical and opto-electronic applications. These polymers can also be micro-patterned with 0.5 mm features using soft-lithographic techniques. A novel “negative mold-free” technique also simplifies the fabrication process by eliminating several steps from the conventional methods and produces free standing PFCB micro-structures.
- FIG. 9 shows several applications of the invention. First, a monomer may be reacted to an ologomer, and further to a polymer or copolymer. Any one of these may be used in micromolding an optical device. For example, a monomer may be introduced onto a silicon master, and allowed to cure while resident on the master. Or, an ologomer may be introduced onto a master, and treated in much the same way. Alterately, a fully polymerized material in liquid form may be applied to a silicon master, and hardened. Micromolding is followed by curing the polymer, and formation of a thermoplastic or thermoset micromolded product.
- It is understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present discussion is a description of exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended as limiting the broader aspects of the present invention, which broader aspects are embodied in the exemplary constructions. The invention is shown by example in the appended claims.
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1. A copolymer comprising a poly-aryl ether with perfluorocyclobutyl linkages comprising:
2. The copolymer of claim 1 in which the polymer is prepared from a trifluorovinyl aromatic ether.
10. A method of making a perfluorocyclobutane (PFCB) polymer film comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a silicon master;
(b) replicating a perfluorocyclobutane polymer directly from the silicon master; and
(c) curing the polymer.
11. The method of claim 10 in which the replicating step comprises applying a perfluorocyclobutane liquid polymer into the silicon master.
12. The method of claim 10 in which the replicating step comprises providing an oligomer or co-oligomer onto the silicon master.
13. The method of claim 10 in which the replicating step comprises applying one or more liquid monomers into the silicon master.
14. A diffraction device prepared using the method of claim 10 in which the ridges of the diffraction grating are spaced less than 50 μm apart.
15. An optical diffraction device prepared using the method of claim 10 in which the ridges of the diffraction device are spaced less than 25 μm apart.
16. A diffraction device prepared using the method of claim 10 in which the ridges of the diffraction grating are spaced less than 1 μm apart.
17. A method of making a perfluorocyclobutane (PFCB) polymer film comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a silicon master;
(b) replicating a mold from the silicon master;
(c) replicating a perfluorocyclobutane polymer from the mold by
(c) replicating a perfluorocyclobutane polymer from the mold by providing uncured components into the mold; and
(d) curing the components to form a polymer.
18. The method of claim 17 wherein the components comprise monomeric components.
19. The method of claim 18 wherein the components comprise oligomeric components.
20. A polymeric diffraction device produced using the method of claim 17 , wherein the device comprises ridges or lines of polymeric material having a spacing of less than about 50 μm apart.
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